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Jonas Rides to Sherwood’s Rescue
Updated on: 30 November 2007
Sherwood Forest’s bid to win the popular vote in the BIG Lottery People’s Millions competition received a massive boost today, when the star of BBC TV’s Robin Hood, Jonas Armstrong, rallied to the cause of his legendary home.
The star of the hit series put his name behind the bid and pledged to encourage his legions of fans to vote for Sherwood.
Sherwood Forest has been in decline for centuries and is now but a shadow of what it once was. But an ambitious rescue plan for the forest is now the subject of a televised public vote.
“I was unaware of the plight of what is the world�s most famous forest and am giving Sherwood’s bid as much support as I can,” said Jonas. "If Sherwood wins the BIG Lottery People’s Millions contest, then it will see the replanting of large tracts of the ancient forest with a quarter of a million oak trees.
“If we believe in Robin Hood, if we want the legend and the forest to live on for another 1000 years, then I urge everyone to visit www.robinhood.co.uk or text ROBIN to 81025 and vote for Sherwood today.”
Jonas has just returned from filming the latest series in Hungary to a full diary of engagements but has taken time out from his schedule to get behind Sherwood’s bid.
“This is really important to Sherwood’s future and to me. I’ve become very familiar with the legend, but like everyone else, I’ve just assumed that because the forest has always been there, that it always would be. Hundreds of thousands of people visit the forest every year, but how many realise that it’s slowly losing it’s giant oaks”
“I’m asking all of my fans to join me and ensure that we get the chance to restore Sherwood to some of its former glory.”
On-line voting started at 9am Monday 26th November at www.thepeoples50million.org.uk Phone voting starts from 9am Friday 7th December until 12 noon Monday 10th December. Sign up for a reminder to vote at www.robinhood.co.uk or text ROBIN to 81025.
News archive
December 2007
November 2007
Paul Cook - Senior Ranger
Now Paul is in the middle of one of the most demanding challenges he has faced as a key member of the team fighting to win the People’s £50 Million Lottery contest.
Updated on: 16 November 2007
Wildlife Trust and Local Brewery team up to support Sherwood Forest’s ‘stout’ oaks in Lottery Vote
Updated on: 9 November 2007
October 2007
‘Robin’s alive!’ - Brian Blessed speaks out (loudly) for Sherwood Forest
Updated on: 26 October 2007
Sherwood Forest’s one in four shot at lottery millions – the future of Robin Hood’s forest is in your hands!
Updated on: 23 October 2007
September 2007
The UK says “We love trees!”
A new UK wide public opinion survey by the Forestry Commission.
Updated on: 28 September 2007
August 2007
Robin Hood Festival – visitor numbers reach 10 year high!
Over 75,000 visitors enjoyed the festival last week!
Updated on: 7 August 2007
July 2007
Sherwood’s future on display at Robin Hood Festival
70,000 visitors asked to pledge support for Sherwood: the Living Legend
Updated on: 25 July 2007
May 2007
April 2007
Help Sherwood Forest get minted?
Design a living legend coin for the Robin Hood Festival!
Updated on: 20 April 2007
Find out more about proposals for Sherwood Forest visitor complex
Edwinstowe Library from Monday 9 April 2007
Updated on: 4 April 2007
Vote for Sherwood Forest on UKTV History!
Vote Sherwood Forest as Britain’s best historical site.
Updated on: 2 April 2007
March 2007
January 2007
Sherwood Forest's amazing new tree
New visitor complex capturing the spirit of Sherwood Forest
Updated on: 16 January 2007
